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Caribbean Photo of the Week: Turner’s Beach, Antigua

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The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Samanta Bent, who sent in this lovely shot of a boat and a rainbow from Turner’s Beach in Antigua. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW in the subject line, including your first and last name and the […]

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American Airlines Names New Caribbean Leadership Team

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American Airlines has named a new senior leadership team for the Caribbean and Latin America regions, Caribbean Journal has learned.  That includes Jose Maria Giraldo, who will serve as managing director for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, along with Gonzalo Schames, who will serve as Director for South America and Strategic Partnerships.  Both will […]

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The 10 Best Luxury Resorts in the Caribbean for 2022

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Luxury. It’s one of the most overused words in the travel industry; but that’s also because it’s just so hard to define. What makes luxury? Is it design? Is it food and beverage? Is it the natural environment? Is it service?  The answer is, of course, that it’s all of those things, and more. But […]

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A New Italian Eatery on the West Coast of Barbados

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Leading Italian Chef Marcello Piacentini has opened a brand new eatery in Barbados.  It’s called Positano, and it serves up Italian costal cuisine in a casual dining atmosphere, set at the former Daphne’s restaurant.  The property, set on Barbados’ Platinum Coast, is a dual option: on the one hand, it’s part of the all-inclusive program […]


The 10 Best Luxury Resorts in the Caribbean for 2022

There’s a new way to get to the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba.  Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has kicked off its nonstop service from Miami International Airport to Aruba.  “Our phase of continual and stable recovery is transitioning to a new phase of growth, and we thank Frontier Airlines for their confidence in Aruba,” said […]

In Antigua, a 17th Century Mansion Becomes a Boutique Hotel

One of Antigua’s oldest properties is set to become the island’s newest hotel early next year.  It’s called the Weatherills Hotel, and the family-owned boutique hotel is set in an historic, restored 17th-century colonial mansion.  The property, tucked amid 40 acres of gardens in northern Antigua, has a total of seven bedrooms.  That’s along with […]

The 10 Best Caribbean Beach Towns to Visit in 2022

A parade of cafes at the edge of the sand; tiny bars and art galleries; a soundtrack of clacking plates and mopeds and afternoon laughter, silent and loud in all the right ways. Across the wider Caribbean one can find some of the most charming beach towns in the hemisphere; they’re not quite cities, they’re […]

American Airlines to Launch Daily Flights to Anguilla

Fresh off the launch of its first-ever nonstop flights to Anguilla, American Airlines has announced plans to add even more flights to the island.  Beginning April 2, American will operate daily nonstop flights from Miami to Anguilla.  American is currently operating two flights each week, with a third weekly flight set to begin on Jan. […]

There's a New Adults-Only All-Inclusive Resort in Jamaica

A new adults-only, all-inclusive resort has opened its doors in Jamaica.  The new Ocean Eden Bay is the latest development on the island for Spain-based Ocean by H10 Hotels, which has a broad portfolio of hotels that also includes properties in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic and on the Riviera Maya in Mexico.  The all-inclusive resort […]

Aztec Airways Is Adding New Flights to The Bahamas

Fort Lauderdale-based Aztec Airways has added a new route in The Bahamas, Caribbean Journal has learned.  Beginning Jan. 14, 2022, Aztec will be operating two weekly flights from Fort Lauderdale to Rock Sound Airport on the island of Eleuthera.  The service departs from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport’s private terminal, meaning no TSA lines or crowds.  […]

There’s a New “Gelato Bus” in Aruba

Aruba’s most popular gelato spot has expanded with a rather unique new location: a double-decker bus.  It’s called the Gelatissimo Bus, and it’s the second outpost for Gelatissmo, which has long operated an ultra-popular bistro and gelateria in the heart of downtown Oranjestad.  The new bus is set on the Plaza across from Gianni’s Ristorante […]

St Barth Has New Testing Requirements for Travelers

The French Caribbean island of St Barth is tightening its travel rules amid the holiday season.  St Barth’s regional government has announced a new testing requirement, mandating that travelers provide a negative result form a test taken no more than 24 hours prior to boarding their flight to the island.  St Barth accepts both PCR […]